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Overview |
Saint John's | NSU | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Saint John's | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 800/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint John's | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint John's | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern State University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (3,344 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or NSU?
- Saint Johns University is 569% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 375.4% higher at Saint John's than Northern State University ($50,950.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than Saint John's ($17,264 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 29.9% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($9,150 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Northern State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 556.7% larger than aid received Northern State University ($37,533 vs. $5,715)
Saint John's vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 124 points higher than at NSU (1024)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at NSU (3.37)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than NSU (78.1%)
Saint John's vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or NSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NSU and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Northern State University (80% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $27,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($24,399 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/